Narimane Kerdougli – Physiotherapist | Montréal, QC

Narimane Kerdougli is a dedicated Physiothérapeute (Neurological Rehabilitation Focus). Practicing at Physio Bien Etre.inc in Montréal, QC, Narimane is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes understanding each patient's unique needs, fostering a warm and supportive environment to promote healing and well-being. With a compassionate attitude, Narimane strives to empower her patients through education and tailored treatment plans, ensuring they feel confident and informed throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Specializing in neurological rehabilitation, Narimane assists individuals in recovering function, improving mobility, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life after neurological events or conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease. Her expertise also encompasses a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including acute injuries like sprains and strains, chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. She serves adults and seniors, dedicating her skills to helping her community regain independence and vitality.

With a solid educational background and ongoing professional development, Narimane has developed a particular interest in neurological and orthopedic physiotherapy. She completed her degree in Physiotherapy with a focus on evidence-based practices, continually updating her skills to incorporate the latest techniques and research. Her practice philosophy is rooted in a strong commitment to providing effective, personalized care, and she speaks both French and English fluently, ensuring clear communication and understanding with her diverse patient base.

Narimane Kerdougli provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Neurological

• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation (Incomplete/Specific Cases): Specialized neurorehabilitation programs designed by a Physiotherapist to improve physical function, optimize movement potential, and enhance quality of life for individuals living with an SCI.
• Parkinson's Disease Management & Movement Therapy: Specialized physiotherapy exercises and movement strategies (e.g., LSVT BIG® principles, amplitude-based training, cueing techniques) to improve balance, gait (walking), posture, flexibility, coordination, and overall motor function in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
• Muscular Dystrophy / Myopathy - Supportive Physiotherapy Care: Gentle exercises, stretching programs, and strategies to preserve strength and function, and to manage secondary complications associated with muscular dystrophies.

Post Surgical

• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Comprehensive shoulder rehabilitation after surgical intervention, following surgeon-specific protocols, to ensure optimal healing, manage pain and swelling, and restore your arm's functional capacity.
• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): A tailored physiotherapy program following hip joint replacement to optimize your recovery, manage pain, ensure adherence to any precautions, and facilitate a return to an active lifestyle.
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: A structured, progressive, and goal-oriented physiotherapy rehabilitation program crucial for restoring knee stability, strength, range of motion, and proprioception (joint position sense) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or other knee ligament (e.g., PCL, MCL, LCL) reconstructive surgery.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): A carefully managed and individualized physiotherapy program to help you regain confidence in your spine, improve functional capacity, and prevent future issues after spinal surgery.

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Physiotherapy aimed at improving your balance, coordination, lower limb strength, reaction time, and confidence to reduce your risk of falling and enhance safe mobility in your home and community.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): A common cause of chronic dizziness that can be helped with specific physiotherapy strategies aimed at desensitizing the brain to provocative stimuli and normalizing reliance on sensory inputs.
• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Reduced function of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) inner ear balance systems (vestibular organs), leading to persistent dizziness, gaze instability (difficulty keeping vision clear during head movement), imbalance, and sometimes nausea.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Narimane can assess your needs.

• Therapeutic Heat Application: Superficial heat application carefully monitored by your therapist to promote relaxation, pain relief, and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): Cold therapy techniques applied by your therapist to effectively alleviate acute pain, reduce inflammation, and manage muscle soreness or spasm.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: LLLT or 'cold laser' therapy to stimulate your body's natural healing processes, provide pain relief, and improve function in conditions like tendinopathies, arthritis, or soft tissue injuries.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Narimane. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

At Physio Bien Etre.inc, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Narimane frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• If feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move is preventing you from fully enjoying participating in water aerobics or other pool-based exercises, Narimane offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining a safe and confident return to their favorite sport or recreational activity, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• At Narimane's physiotherapy practice, individuals with awful foot pain first thing in the morning, like I'm walking on glass (plantar fasciitis) are guided towards achieving their specific mobility goals, whether big or small. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as safely meeting the lifting requirements at your workplace.
• Don't let pain or weakness that's stopping me from enjoying my favorite hobbies dictate what you can and cannot do. Narimane offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at regaining full function in an injured area, enabling a return to cherished activities, helping you reclaim participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf and enjoy a more functional life.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Narimane, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Practicing at Physio Bien Etre.inc, located in the heart of Montréal's central neighborhood, Narimane's clinic is conveniently situated close to local community services and pharmacies. Easily accessible via public transit routes, the clinic offers a welcoming environment designed for comfort and ease of access. Our facility is wheelchair accessible, and free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby, ensuring that patients can attend their appointments with ease and confidence.

What is Physio Bien Etre.inc's appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To ensure we can accommodate all our patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice (or one business day) for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling. This allows us to offer the time slot to other patients who may be waiting for care. A fee equivalent to 50% of the service cost or a set amount like $50 may be charged for late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) or missed appointments (no-shows) without sufficient notice. Please contact our clinic as soon as possible if you need to make any changes to your appointment.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiothérapeute in QC?

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required to *see* a Physiothérapeute, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first visit to confirm their specific requirements.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

Initial assessment appointments are generally longer to allow for a thorough evaluation and discussion, typically lasting between 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up treatment sessions are usually shorter, often ranging from 30 to 45 minutes. The exact length depends on your individual needs, the complexity of your condition, and your Physiothérapeute's treatment plan.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Some public coverage may be available if the care is received directly within a hospital or CLSC meeting specific criteria, but private outpatient physiotherapy is typically not covered. Patients are encouraged to verify their coverage with RAMQ and consult their private insurance plans for reimbursement options.

Does Physio Bien Etre.inc offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, Physio Bien Etre.inc offers direct billing for most major private insurance companies such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, and others. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to your appointment. If direct billing is not available for your plan, we provide detailed receipts that you can submit for reimbursement. We recommend confirming your coverage and any limits directly with your insurer before your visit.

What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) holds a university master’s degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, create treatment plans, and perform certain restricted activities with attestations. A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist) holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or establishing treatment plans independently. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Physio Bien Etre.inc
1805, Rue Sauvé W, 202
Montréal, QC H4N 3B8

Phone: (514) 744-2929

Narimane Kerdougli is regulated by the Code des professions and Professional Integration Arrangement for physiotherapists in QC and is a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Registration can be verified with the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.